Non-league Hawkridge was born in
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire. He was released a year later, after appearing just twice with the first team, and subsequently signed for
Hucknall Town. However, in September 2010, Hawkridge returned to Carlton Town, after he was deemed surplus to requirements at Hucknall. Hawkridge signed for
Gainsborough Trinity of the
Conference North in August 2012. He scored 6 goals from in 37 league matches, along with Trinity teammate
Luke Waterfall who had both followed chairman Peter Swann to the club. He made his professional debut on 3 August, providing
assists for both goals in a 2–0 home win against
Mansfield Town.
Lincoln City Hawkridge joined
Lincoln City on 1 September 2015
on loan until the following January. This was then followed by an 18-month contract to take him to the end of the 2016–17 season. In the last game of that season, and his last game for Lincoln, Hawkridge scored both goals as Lincoln won the
2016–17 National League title.
Notts County On 18 May 2017, Hawkridge signed a two-year contract with
Notts County. His contract was terminated in January 2019.
Solihull Moors Hawkridge next signed for Solihull Moors.
Later career After 18 months with Solihull Moors, Hawkridge signed for
National League North club
Boston United on 1 September 2020. He moved on to
Basford United of the
Northern Premier League Premier Division a year later. On 17 January 2022, he joined Northern Premier League Premier Division rivals Matlock Town for an undisclosed fee along with
Marcus Marshall. Hawkridge joined Northern Premier League Division One East club
Worksop Town on 11 June 2022. On 14 November 2024, Hawkridge signed for
United Counties League Premier Division North club
Eastwood for an undisclosed fee. ==Career statistics==